Parenting Education
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PCDN Diverse Needs Project - Parenting Children with Diverse Needs
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SPF Program - Successful Parenting with FamilyKind
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Universal Parenting
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Trauma-informed Parenting
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Diverse Needs Parenting
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PEAP - Parenting Education and Awareness Program
(NYS Certified Co-Parenting Class) -
Clases para padres
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IPE - Individualized Parenting Education
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Online-only NYS Co-Parenting Course
Successful Parenting with FamilyKind (SPF) virtual small-group. Please check back for future classes.
About the service
Participant Eligibility
All families with children aged 0-18 are eligible for the SPF program.
Program Overview
The Successful Parenting with FamilyKind (SPF) Program offers high-quality parenting education that addresses the specific needs of diverse populations within the community. SPF is culturally responsive, takes a 2-generational holistic approach, provides research-based and evidence-informed knowledge, skills, and ongoing support to empower families.
Highly-Qualified SPF Parent Educators
All SPF classes are facilitated by state-licensed/certified parent educators, who possess a master's degree, and are professionally trained and highly competent in tailoring the curricula and topics to meet the individual and collective needs of the families in the group.
Class Information and schedule
We are excited to be offering two early childhood classes and a class for parents of children ages 10-12! We offer small group size classes which allows for more individualized attention for all participants. Parenting groups meet online weekly with 6 sessions for each series.
Our Monday 12:00 – 1:00PM ET class is for families with newborns to 2 year old children. This class is designed to support families with the beginning stages of their child's life. Families will learn how to create a warm, nurturing environment in which their children can thrive.
Our exciting Monday program highlights:
★Parent Development
Learn about parenting roles and stages, nurturing self-improvement for holistic family well-being, & balancing child and parent needs.
★Parent-Child Relationships
Delve into attachment, autonomy, modeling, and relationship dynamics for intentional, nurturing parenting.
★Childhood / Youth Development
Explore the full developmental spectrum, including social, emotional, cognitive, Literacy, physical, and spiritual facets.
★Family Development
Learn how to build a resilient family structure, embracing traditions, values, relationships and communication for holistic well-being.
★Community and Culture
Explore diverse social influences, how to leverage family and community resources, and how to model acceptance, advocacy and productive citizenship.
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Monday classes: February 3, 10, 24 (skipping 17 due holiday); March 3.
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Tuition for all 4 classes is $80.
Our Thursday 12:00 – 1:00PM ET class is for families with 3 to 5 year old children. This class is designed to support families with the preschool stages. Families will learn how to navigate these explorative years and provide an environment in which their children are able to grow and flourish.
Our exciting Thursday program highlights:
★Parent Development
Learn about parenting roles and stages, nurturing self-improvement for holistic family well-being, & balancing child and parent needs.
★Parent-Child Relationships
Delve into attachment, autonomy, modeling, and relationship dynamics for intentional, nurturing parenting.
★Childhood / Youth Development
Explore the full developmental spectrum, including social, emotional, cognitive, Literacy, physical, and spiritual facets.
★Family Development
Learn how to build a resilient family structure, embracing traditions, values, relationships and communication for holistic well-being.
★Community and Culture
Explore diverse social influences, how to leverage family and community resources, and how to model acceptance, advocacy and productive citizenship.
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Thursday classes: February 6, 13, 20, 27.
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Tuition for all 4 classes is $80.
We offer 2 options for families with 6 to 9 year old children. Tailored to families with children aged 6–9, SPF is a group-based educational program led by certified parent and family educators that equips parents with practical tools, strategies, and support, empowering them to navigate parenthood with confidence and creativity, while nurturing healthy, enriching family dynamics.
Option 1: Tuesdays 1:30 – 2:30PM ET; Tuesday classes: February 18, 25; March 4, 11
Tuition for all 4 classes is $80.
Option 2: Thursdays 6:30PM – 7:30PM ET; March 6, 13, 27 (March 20 class skipped); April 3.
Tuition for all 4 classes is $80.
Option 1: Our exciting Tuesday program highlights:
★Session #1 Emotion Coaching: Help Your Child Regulate Stress & Their Emotions
★Session #2 Navigating Intense Emotions & Meltdowns: Tools for Emotion Regulation
★Session #3 Mindful Communication: Using Reflective Communication to Connect with Your Child
★Session #4 Power of Positive Parenting: Effective Discipline Strategies
'Option 2: Our exciting Thursday program highlights:
★Session #1 Emotion Coaching: Help Your Child Regulate Stress & Their Emotions
★Session #2 Navigating Intense Emotions & Meltdowns: Tools for Emotion Regulation
★Session #3 Mindful Communication: Using Reflective Communication to Connect with Your Child
★Session #4 Power of Positive Parenting: Effective Discipline Strategies
Our Saturday 11AM – 12PM ET class is designed for guardians with children ages 10 to 12 years old.
This class is designed to support families with the tween stage. Families will learn how to help their tweens through this unique stage and provide their children with a strong connection which will empower them to thrive as they move through this developmental stage.
Our exciting program highlights:
★Session #1 Parenting Stages
★Session #2 Establishing Structure
★Session #3 Parenting Styles and Temperament
★Session #4 Fostering Independence and Responsibility
★Session #5 Social Emotional Learning
★Session #6 How to Talk So Children Will Listen and How to Listen So Children Will Talk
★Session #7 Five Love Languages
★Session #8 Co-parenting Relationship
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Saturday classes: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22
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Tuition for the 8-week series is $160 per family ($20 per session).
Details and Scholarships
Family members must only use one computer to log in for each class, sharing the camera and screen for the class session.
Financial Assistance is available and is based on household income. Please call 929-479-2975 or 212-769-3057 to see how you qualify.
DEALS & DISCOUNTS
Register for 4 session, or all 8 sessions as a package - or pick and choose individual sessions that best fit your parenting needs.
Refer a Friend and Save!
Invite a friend to join FamilyKind's SPF classes, and both of you benefit!
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For You: Earn a discount of $20 on your program fee for each friend who signs up.
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For Your Friend: They receive an exclusive 25% discount on their registration as a new participant.
Save Big with Full Session Registration!
Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy the full program while saving more!
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- Register for all 8 SPF sessions and receive an exclusive 25% discount on the total fee.
- Register for all 4 SPF classes and receive a 25% discount on the total fee.
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NEW!
FamilyKind is very proud to announce a new article on virtual parenting education by our former Director of the Parent Education Department, Yu Jiang (YuJi).
The impact of virtual live parenting education
CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE.
FamilyKind Diverse Needs Parenting Project (PCDN)
Empowering Families with Children with Diverse Needs
Are you a parent or guardian of a child with diverse needs?
Are you a school leader or staff who have students with diverse needs?
Are you a professional working with families with diverse needs?
SPF Diverse Needs Summer Class Schedule
Summer Semester: July–August 2025
● Day: Weekly on Fridays
● Time: 12:00PM to 1:00 PM ET
● Dates: 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15
We invite you to join us in this critical and meaningful journey!
The PCDN takes a powerful 2-generational approach, integrating the five domains and protective factors of two foundational frameworks in the field that are promising research-based and practice-proofed:
The five domains of the Parent Educator Core Curriculum Framework (PECCF)
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Parent Development
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Parent-Child Relationships
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Childhood/Youth Development
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Family Development
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Culture & Community
The Five Protective Factors Framework (by Center for the Study of Social Policy )
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Parental resilience: Managing stress and functioning well when faced with challenges, adversity and trauma
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Social connections: Positive relationships that provide emotional, informational, instrumental and spiritual support
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Knowledge of parenting and child development: Understanding child development and parenting strategies that support physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional development
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Concrete support in times of need: Access to concrete support and services that address a family’s needs and help minimize stress caused by challenges
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Social and emotional competence of children: Family and child interactions that help children develop the ability to communicate clearly, recognize and regulate their emotions and establish and maintain relationships
To investigate partnerships or register for classes, please contact us:
Call: 212 769 3057 or 929 479 2975
Or email: info@familykind.org
We thank The New York Community Trust for their
generous support.